The announced Ballan ride to Geelong has been replaced with this one (Gisborne - Werribee) due to buses replacing the Ballan train.

This is an Intermediate level ride in the country with limited facilities or towns. All riding is on minor roads, some with sealed shoulders and some not. The ride has a long hill out of Gisborne. A nice and fast descent into Bacchus Marsh then lots of flat for 56km to Werribee.
NB: There are no towns, toilets or water for that last 56km.

Details: We meet at Southern Cross Station for the 9:05 Vline train to Gisborne (Echuca train) then ride to Bacchus Marsh for an early lunch.
After lunch we continue to Werribee on backroads for the suburban train back to the city. (Wyndham Vale Vline is also a possible end-point if preferred on the day)

Map and GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47855613

Distance: 93 km, Speed: 25-30 km/h (on flat ground). Expect 30 if we have a good tailwind.

Bike to bring: Lightweight road-bikes only. Please fit and use bright flashing rear lights. I recommend colourful jerseys rather than black, please.

Forecast: NNW winds, 20-30 kmh.
Gisborne - 13° at 10am when we start
Bacchus Marsh - 20° from noon

Bring: Water, sunscreen, jacket, snacks & energy bars, spare tube, tools, money for coffee and lunch and emergencies, Myki, your phone with my number. Travel light, please.

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Sunbury to Gisborne - May '15: (Picture by Jason)

"All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"